Charles Dennis Lennon

Obituary of Charles Lennon, Jr. Charles Dennis Lennon Jr. passed away surrounded by family on December 07, 2016. Charles was born at Durham Young Clinic, Leesburg Florida to Charles and Evelyn Lennon on April 13, 1949. He attended Leesburg High School and graduated with the class of 1969. From there he operated heavy equipment for Paul Smith Construction as well as J.E. Hill Contractors. Later he spent many years at The City of Leesburg Electric Department where he retired to follow his passion in Law Enforcement. He worked days at The City of Leesburg Electric Department and spent nights as a Reserve Deputy Sherriff with Lake County Sheriff's Department at the same time he attended Lake County Vo-Tech where he earned his Law Enforcement Certification. Upon completion of his law enforcement classes he became a Deputy Sherriff working for Lake County Sherriff's Department. He spent the remainder of his working years with the sheriff's department, where he was assigned to the Agriculture and Marine Unit. He found his passion in the groves, pastures, and lakes of Lake County. Charlie was happiest helping round up a loose cow, searching for a lost boater, and helping farmers that were in need of law enforcement. Anyone that worked with him knew Patrol 201's voice on the radio. He retired from the Sherriff's Office in 2008. He was a lifelong outdoors man, spending most of his free time in the forest hunting deer or turkey.Charles is survived by his wife of 42 years Carla Lennon, Daughters: Jennifer and Kristy Lennon, Son: Drew Lennon. Grandchildren: Bailey Lennon, Cassidy Lennon, Trenton Hammond, and Daisy Jones. Great Grandchildren: Levi and Kyla Lennon. Niece: Rebecca (Knox) Hudgins, Nephew: Ronald Knox. Great Niece and Nephew: Paige and Rusty Knox.He is preceded in death by his mother and father Charles and Evelyn Lennon and his sister Charlene Knox. The family asks that you join us for a Celebration of Charlie's life to be held on Saturday January 21st from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Wayside At Cottom Farm: 41407 Edna C Blvd, Weirsdale, FL 32195. Dinner and drinks will be provided (no alcoholic beverages will be permitted on site). In honor of Charlie please wear your camouflage if you have it, keep in mind the event will be held outdoors (as Charlie loved the outdoors) so dress accordingly. There will be a fire, please bring a chair if you intend to hang out by the fire as seating is limited near the fire ring. Come prepared to share your stories and adventures you experienced with Charlie. We hope to see you there, Carla, Jennifer, Kristy and Drew. Please contact klennon0215@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

Charles Dennis Lennon

April 13, 1949 - December 7, 2016